Limited Maintenance Electrician

This apprenticeship lasts about two years. Apprentices must complete a minimum of 144 related classroom hours per year and a total of 4,000 on-the-job training hours.

Career

Limited maintenance electricians maintain, repair and replace electrical installations on the premises of industrial plants where the individual is employed, or on electrical systems that are less than 600 volts phase to phase on the premises of commercial office buildings or buildings occupied by the state or a local government entity where the individual is employed.

Working Conditions

This work can be dirty and strenuous, with considerable standing, bending and reaching. Tools used include electrical metering devices, cable pulling devices, electrical hand tools, soldering tools, hammers, drills and side cutters. Hazards include electric shock, burns, falls and falling objects.

Average Journeyman Wage

Statewide: $32.97/hr. Douglas County: $20.71/hr.

Program Requirements

H.S. Diploma or GED

Minimum of one year of high school algebra with a grade of 'C' or better (or equivalent)

Must be at least 18 years of age

Be sure to read the standards for the apprenticeship you are interested in to ensure you understand and meet the requirements.